Probably time to clean the tank -- as the fuel level goes down, all the algae and slop that's collected over time get concentrated and plugs the tank screen, cutting off the fuel. If it start again after sitting a while, then stalls and/or lacks power, this is the problem.

Best is to remove the tank, but just draining it, pulling the screen, and flushing will help tremendously.

Common problem on older cars.

You also need to find and clean the tank vent under the car (large rubber flapper thingy on the end of the vent line) and replace the cap with the proper non-vented one to prevent spills, it's messy and flammable... Muc daubers and spiders like that vent opening.

Peter

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
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